The natural hair movement is quickly sweeping the nation, but many African American women are still on the fence as to whether or not they should chop off their relaxed ends and start sporting their afro-textured locs. If you’re undecided, here are five reasons that natural hair might be for you. With natural hair you ...
Women’s domestic and social roles evolved sporadically between 1920 and 1950. The prosperity and lack thereof, exemplifying each time period, significantly affected the shifts that occurred in these roles. Prominent events of influence were post World War I (1920s), The Depression and the New Deal, World War II, and Post World War II (1950’s). Women ...
The industrialization of the 19th century brought change to the world of women. One significant impact during this time was the formation of socioeconomic classes. The distinction was made between the middle class, the working class and much poorer classes. Regardless of social class, women’s focus on spousal relationships, childrearing, personal fulfillment, and relationships with ...
Identity has been an issue among African American people, especially among the women, arguably since the beginning of the slavery period. Oppression came in many forms during that time. African Americans were forced to change their names and languages in attempts to erase any traces of their pasts. Oppression was also communicated through physical violence. ...
After three hilarious days in Austin at the Cap City Comedy Club, commediene Sommore heads to the studio to shoot another one woman show called “Chandelier Status”. This is a sequel of sorts to the DVD of her first one woman show called “The Queen Stands Alone” which is about her perspective on the sex ...
